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Monday, January 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Seeking Input on Democrats’ Proposal to Legalize Prostitution

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) announced today that he is collecting petition signatures for residents who oppose a recent legislative proposal that seeks to legalize prostitution in…


Monday, January 13, 2025
A Message to the Residents of the 109th Representative District

Dear Friends, Late last year, during an annual routine blood test, I learned I share a bond with millions of Americans. I have cancer of the prostate. I was surprised…


Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Sworn In to 104th General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was officially sworn in as the State Representative for the 109th House District in the Illinois General Assembly. Representative Meier, who…


Monday, December 16, 2024
Meier Cooks Meal for Seniors

Centralia, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been spending the few months working to find a solution after BCMW’s funding for senior home meal deliveries suddenly stopped. Providers…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Meier Pushes ‘Feed Our Seniors Act’ to Restore Meals on Wheels Funding

SPRINGFIELD, IL – On November 1, 2024, BCMW Community Services was forced to suspend their meal centers in Centralia and Salem, due to lack of funding. In a letter to…


Thursday, November 7, 2024
Meier Demands Hearing on Drug Crisis in Illinois Prisons

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier has joined several colleagues from the General Assembly demanding a hearing during the 2024 Veto Session to address ongoing drug exposure problems at…


Thursday, October 24, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Reminds Constituents to Watch for Deer on Roads

HIGHLAND, IL – During the months of October through December, the number of deer incidents on our roadways skyrocket. State Representative Charlie Meier shared some tips to stay safe on…


Thursday, September 5, 2024
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Free Senior Fair

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland. Representative Meier’s Senior Fair is an opportunity for local and state agencies to inform…


Thursday, August 29, 2024
Meier Provides Update on Governor’s Disaster Proclamation in Wake of Summer Storms

NASHVILLE, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation in response to the severe storm system that whipped through Illinois from July 13 to July 16, 2024. The…


Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Meier Recognized for Perfect Voting Record with Pro-Business Groups

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has received a perfect voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. These scores…